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Model Identification

ZX600R9F (US and CA Models) Left Side View

ZX600R9F (US and CA Models) Right Side View

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Model Identification

ZX600R9F (EUR Models) Left Side View

ZX600R9F (EUR Models) Right Side View

Frame Number		Engine Number

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General Specifications
Items	ZX600R9F
Dimensions
Overall Length	2 090 mm (82.3 in.)
Overall Width	710 mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height	1 115 mm (43.9 in.)
Wheelbase	1 400 mm (55.1 in.)
Road Clearance	120 mm (4.72 in.)
Seat Height	815 mm (32.1 in.)
Curb Mass:	191 kg (421 lb)
Front	97 kg (214 lb)
Rear	94 kg (207 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L (4.5 US gal)
Performance
Minimum Turning Radius	3.4 m (11.2 ft)
Engine
Type	4-stroke, DOHC, 4-cylinder
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Bore and Stroke	67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in.)
Displacement	599 cm³ (36.6 cu in.)
Compression Ratio	13.3:1
Maximum Horsepower	94.1 kW (128 PS) @14 000 r/min (rpm),
	(WVTA (78.2 H)) 78.2 kW (106 PS) @14 000 r/min (rpm),
	(SEA), (TH) 87.5 kW (119 PS) @12 500 r/min (rpm),
	(CA), (CAL), (US) – – –
Maximum Torque	66.7 N·m (6.8 kgf·m, 49.2 ft·lb) @11 800 r/min (rpm),
	(WVTA (78.2 H)) 60 N·m (6.1 kgf·m, 44.3 ft·lb) @11 000 r/min
	(rpm),
	(CA), (CAL), (US) – – –
Carburetion System	FI (Fuel Injection), KEIHIN TTK38 × 4
Starting System	Electric starter
Ignition System	Battery and coil (transistorized)
Timing Advance	Electronically advanced (IC igniter in ECU)
Ignition Timing	From 12.5° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm)
Spark Plug	NGK CR9E
Cylinder Numbering Method	Left to right, 1-2-3-4
Firing Order	1-2-4-3
Valve Timing:
Inlet:
Open	41° (BTDC)
Close	67° (ABDC)
Duration	288°
Exhaust:
Open	58° (BBDC)
Close	20° (ATDC)
Duration	258°

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General Specifications

Items		ZX600R9F
Lubrication System	Forced lubrication (wet sump with oil cooler)
Engine Oil:
Type	API SE, SF or SG
	API SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
Viscosity	SAE 10W-40
Capacity	3.6 L (3.8 US qt)
Drive Train
Primary Reduction System:
Type	Gear
Reduction Ratio	1.900	(76/40)
Clutch Type	Wet multi disc
Transmission:
Type	6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
Gear Ratios:
1st	2.714	(38/14)
2nd	2.200	(33/15)
3rd		(37/20)
	1.850
4th	1.600	(32/20)
5th	1.421	(27/19)
6th	1.300	(26/20)
Final Drive System:
Type	Chain drive
Reduction Ratio	2.688	(43/16)
Overall Drive Ratio	6.638	@Top gear
Frame
Type	Tubular, diamond
Caster (Rake Angle)	24°
Trail	103 mm (4.06 in.)
Front Tire:
Type	Tubeless
Size	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W)
Rim Size	17 × 3.50
Rear Tire:
Type	Tubeless
Size	180/55 ZR17 M/C (73 W)
Rim Size	17 × 5.50
Front Suspension:
Type	Telescopic fork (upside-down)
Wheel Travel	120 mm (4.72 in.)
Rear Suspension:
Type	Swingarm (uni-trak)
Wheel Travel	134 mm (5.28 in.)

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General Specifications
Items	ZX600R9F
Brake Type:
Front	Dual discs
Rear	Single disc
Electrical Equipment
Battery	12 V 8 Ah
Headlight:
Type	Semi-sealed beam
Bulb:
High	12 V 55 W + 65 W (quartz-halogen)
Low	12 V 55 W (quartz-halogen)
Tail/Brake Light	LED
Alternator:
Type	Three-phase AC
Rated Output	30 A/14 V @5 000 r/min (rpm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every country.